The Texas State Bobcats (2-1) face an FCS opponent, the Nicholls State Colonels (1-2), on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at UFCU Stadium.

The Bobcats are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -32.5) versus the Colonels. The over/under for this matchup is 56.5 points.

Read on for our betting primer for this this matchup between the Bobcats and the Colonels, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Texas State vs. Nicholls State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bobcats (-32.5)
• Moneyline: Bobcats (-8333), Colonels (+2275)
• Total: 56.5 points

Texas State vs. Nicholls State betting info and stats

Texas State has won twice against the spread this season (2-1-0). Texas State won the one game it played as the moneyline favorite this season. Nicholls State has won twice against the spread this season (2-1-0). Nicholls State has been an underdog on the moneyline twice this season, and it split the two games.

Texas State vs. Nicholls State key players

Texas State Bobcats

• Brad Jackson has 684 pass yards for Texas State, completing 67.1% of his passes and recording six touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 91 rushing yards (30.3 ypg) on 35 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Lincoln Pare, has carried the ball 46 times for 299 yards (99.7 per game) and two touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 69 receiving yards on eight catches.
• Jaylen Jenkins has carried the ball 16 times for 140 yards (46.7 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Beau Sparks’ team-high 307 yards as a receiver have come on 22 catches (out of 31 targets) with five touchdowns.
• Chris Dawn Jr. has caught eight passes for 160 yards (53.3 yards per game) this year.
• Terrence Cooks II leads the team with 1.0 sack, and also has 2.0 TFL and nine tackles.
• Treylin Payne, Texas State’s leading tackler, has 18 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.

Nicholls State Colonels

• Deuce Hogan has racked up 519 yards (173.0 yards per game) while completing 60.2% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.
• Miequle Brock’s team-high 117 rushing yards have come on 28 carries, with one touchdown. He also leads the team with 126 receiving yards (42.0 per game) on 11 catches with one touchdown.
• Tamaj Hoffman has piled up 16 carries and totaled 69 yards.
• Karaaz Johnson has caught five passes and compiled 80 receiving yards (26.7 per game) with one touchdown.
• Everett Hunter has racked up 69 reciving yards (23.0 ypg) this season.
• Joe Mason has collected 2.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four tackles.
• Ethan Lee has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 12 tackles and two interceptions so far.